SR 1001 Summary

• Affirms that federal government has exclusive authority over immigration policy and opposes state-level immigration enforcement measures that create inconsistent patchwork policies.

• Calls for comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens border security and public safety while respecting human and civil rights in enforcement.

• Supports providing a path to legal permanent residency and U.S. citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants currently contributing to communities and paying taxes.

• Advocates for family reunification policies, temporary worker programs with full labor protections, and access to higher education for undocumented immigrant students through passage of the DREAM Act.

• Opposes criminalizing undocumented presence and state/local enforcement of federal immigration laws, citing impacts on community trust with law enforcement and effective policing.